Alcatraz Island
is really Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The former prison island in the middle of the bay, with its cellhouse and crumbling buildings.
The real place
Alcatraz was a military fort and then, from 1934 to 1963, a federal prison for the most difficult inmates. Native American activists occupied the island from 1969 to 1971. It is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Visiting
The only way onto the island is the official ferry from Pier 33. Book well ahead, especially in summer. The cellhouse audio tour is included in the ticket.
Alcatraz Island is also in Driver: San Francisco. See all 2 games side by side
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